Chapter 3:
First off I'm not dead. I've just been...uh...busy...Ok that's kinda true but I guess I've just been avoiding this for a while now. I'm not going to make a whole speech about being really sorry because it's probably gonna happen again. But, that doesn't mean I'm abandoning this story. Far from it, I really enjoy writing this but I guess I do need some motivation. Everyone's comments helped me so much throughout A damsel in distress but this has been pretty quite. I don't know if this is any good or whatever but I'd like to know how you guys are finding this. Really, I need some feedback, anything really even a smiley face. I don't know, it just really makes my day :3 Now back to the story!
Once again, the girl somehow managed to avoid the wrath of a Serbian pair of girls. However, there was yet another issue, come lunch, Hinata was faced with the trouble of finding somewhere to sit. Most of the tables were occupied already and she wouldn't dare step foot on the one in the middle. "Hinata! Over here!" Echoed a violent voice. It was so loud and was easy to distinguish from all the afternoon chatter. The timid girl shuffled over to a table in the far corner. There were a total of three people: Hidan, a girl with blue hair and a man with what seemed to be stitches all over his body.
"Here take a seat, take a seat." Greeted the eggplant-eyed boy. As requested, she sat next to him and was introduced to the others. "Ok, so this walking zombie is Kakuzu-" "Hey! I thought I told you not to call me that fuckward." "Polite as always." The other male exaggerated. "Boys! Can't you two behave just for once in your lives? Sorry about them, I'm Konan, it's nice to meet you." "Hinata and the pleasures mine, really." She smiled. "Ok, so formalities all outta the way. So now leaves us the plan." "The...plan?" The Hyuga questioned. "You know to make you popular." Added Hidan. "Y-you were serious!?" "Absolutely! The first step is perfecting your look." "My look?" "He means you clothes. No offence but uh you're pretty fucking-" "Kakuzu! Remember what we talked about." The short haired girl hissed, leaning over the table. "What these idiots are trying to say is were going shopping. We'll get you some new clothes, make up you know...anyway you're free after school, right?" "Yes, but I don't think I'll be able to afford all of this." "Nonsense, we've got you covered. Just wait by the car park after fifth period."
Shopping
The four spent hours going through hundreds of stores selling everything from t-shirts to hair spray. As promised, Hinata got a hair cut, but only had the ends trimmed along with her fringe. By the end of it all, both boy's arms were submerged in designer bags containing thousands of dollars worth of goods.
"Don't you think we might have gone a bit over budget!?" Complained Kakuzu, desperately rummaging inside his now empty wallet. "Listen here bud', when it comes to helping a friend; money is never a problem-" Hidan was abruptly cut off, "in case you didn't realise we need to buy gas for the way home. And thanks to your recklessness we only have five bucks between all four of us."
"I'm sorry... it's all my f-fault. I should have never come here~" Hinata cried, pushing past the crowd. "You idiots." Konan scolded, chasing after her. The two boys exchanged a panicked look then charged forward, after their friend. "Crap! I can't see her." Exclaimed Konan. "Over there! She just went in the bathroom." Hidan yelled. In less than a few seconds, she sprinted down the escalator and over where the Hyuga was hiding.
"Hinata?" She called out. "Just leave (sob) me alone." Konan walked further in and gently rested her hand on the cubical door. "Listen...it's ok, this sorta thing happens all the time." There was a pause, "that's...not the point. I tried to belong in your little gang or whatever but, really I don't belong anywhere. You're all suffering because of me. I'm just an bother and that's all I'll ever be...I don't need your sympathy..." "That's not true. You're a great person and I think you-" "I don't want your pity!" Konan stepped away from the door, took in a deep breath then charged at full speed, slamming herself so hard that the entire thing fell down. Just before the large object could hit the sobbing girl, she grabbed it and flung the piece of wood to the side. A hoed of startled women dashed out screaming words of fear and desperation.
Inside, Konan wrapped her arms tightly around the crying Hinata and with her face deeply embedded into the fabric of the teen, she softly smiled, "These word of mine are not false. In the few hours of knowing you I can honestly say you are a dear and true friend to me. So you can't just up and leave our lives when you've made such an impression. I know you and you are loved...you just need to realize it." Both girls held the embrace for a while, while their tears merged and words of happiness were exchanged.
The older girl tipped her head forward and searched deep into the other's glossy eyes, "besides it'll be nice to have a girl around for a change." They exited the wrecked bathroom where Kakuzu and Hidan stood utterly confused. "What the fuck happened in there. It sounded like some sorta bomb!" "About that..." Konan started, "we need to get outta here now before someone sees. We're already broke, I don't want to stick around for the bill."
By now it was around 11pm and the four teens had a good twenty miles to cover. They were pondering around a large stretch of road which was mainly dirt and dust. There was almost no sign of life accept for the noisy crickets. The boys were far behind still dragging the many bags from hours of shopping. "Ok so now what?" Complained Hidan, "we don't have enough money for a taxi let alone signal." Kakuzu grunted, "why don't we just hitch hike or somethin'?" Hinta's face lit up, "B-but isn't that dangerous?! I've hear a lot of stories where people have been killed doing that." "True...but, it is free and is better than walking in the dark." Added Konan. Hidan interrupted, "who the hell would pick up a bunch of sketchy looking teenagers in the middle of the night!? I mean Kakuzu's got all 'em scars and you're not exactly the most approachable chick in-" Konan punched the silver haired delinquent, stopping his insults. They all continued to scathe the dark desert in silence before Hidan interrupted the silence,"I've got an idea." After just a single look Kakuzu and Konan caught on and three grinning heads turned to Hinata. "W-what?" She stuttered.
"Ok! Now let's put what I showed you into action!" Konan instructed, "we'll be here if you get into any trouble." Hinata took a step beside the vacant road, while the others ducked where the hill declined. They led on the dry grass and listened out for any sign of an engine. Just as a set of head lights approached, Hinata stuck out her arm with thumb extended. An old pick up truck pulled slowed down to a halt. The window gradually rolled down and a man in his late thirties poked his head out. He had ginger hair and had a beaded that seemed to consume the entire lower half of his long face. The guy had a baseball cap on with some sports name on it. His jacket was similar to what you'd find a fisherman or someone who went hunting wear. "You need a ride?" He called in a strong American accent. It was the kind you'd find in some old cowboy movie. "Oh ah, yes. I really need to get to Konoha but I got all lost you see. My wittle car up and died on me." She pouted moving her arms slowly so her breasts clashed. Hinata was wearing a V neck shirt and thigh length shorts bought at the mall. "Hehe...sure thing why don't cha hop in now." The driver smirked, eyeing her up.
"Ok guys you can come out now!" She called turning back. "Wha!" The man yelled, as the three teenagers emerged. "That was too easy!" Hidan chuckled. Konan placed an arm of Hinata's shoulder and said, "your a natural." "I am never doing that again." Hinata mumbled face bright red. A very unhappy driver was stuck with the not so cute and pretty Kakuzu next to him while the other three sat in the back. The journey was long but by no means uneventful. They all joked about the whole ordeal and as time dragged on Hinata fell asleep. Not realizing it her head swayed then finally rested on Hidan's shoulder then drifted off. To say he was flustered is an understatement. His entire face was flustered. In fact his nose began to bleed. "Here" konan said in a sarcastic tone, passing him a tissue. Begrudgingly accepting it he murmured, "shut up."